Ghana Tourism Authority

03/08/2026

Ghana Tourism Authority Mourns the Passing of Board Member, Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, a distinguished member of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority, describing his death as “a painful loss not only to the Authority but to Mother Ghana.”

A high-level delegation from Akwamuman, led on behalf of Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, Akwamuhene, officially called on the leadership of the Ghana Tourism Authority to convey the sad news of the demise of Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah.

The delegation was received by the Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Marketing and Special Duties, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer responsible for General Services, Mr. Ben Anane Nsiah, Director of Human Resources, Mrs. Dinah Adu-Owusu, and other senior management members of the Authority.

01/08/2026

31/07/2026

The Reverential Night of this year’s Emancipation happened at the Cape Coast Castle. The Chief Executive Officer of GTA Maame Efua Houadjeto and other dignitaries observed the ceremony to mark the liberation from colonial rule and slavery.

31/07/2026

The Reverential Night of this year’s Emancipation happened at the Cape Coast Castle. The Chief Executive Officer of GTA Maame Efua Houadjeto and other dignitaries observed the ceremony to mark the liberation from colonial rule and slavery.

29/07/2026

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, is undertaking a regional inspection tour to evaluate operational activities across various regions. Her initial visit was to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, where she was briefed on the newly constructed GTA facility, which is currently vacant and awaiting commissioning. She was accompanied by Frederick Adjei-Rudolf, the Regional Director for Ashanti, who provided insights into the region’s tourism development plans.

28/07/2026

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The tourism industry has lost a pioneering figure and a vital link to the diasporan community.

Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah tragically passed away in the early hours of July 26, 2026, at his private residence in Spintex, Accra.

Prince, served as a board member of the Ghana Tourism Authority from 2025 till date and he was a former British Army officer, and a royal of the Akwamu clan.

Widely known as Prince Anthony, he was instrumental in developing and promoting the flagship tourism campaign, THE YEAR OF RETURN, which aimed to attract the African diaspora and boost Ghana’s tourism sector.

He was the CEO of Bridgezone, a prominent agency dedicated to showcasing Africa to Western audiences and fostering cultural connections.

Prince Anthony was also a proud father to two talented teenagers, whom he deeply cherished.

The Ghana Tourism Authority extends its heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and all their sympathizers during this difficult time.

26/07/2026

Ghana Tourism Authority & Ghana Tourism Development Co. at the Commonwealth Games Exhibition in Glasgow dubbed “Ghana House” this Exhibition Centre continues to serve as a hub for tourism promotion, cultural exchange, networking and business engagement, proudly projecting Destination Ghana to the world.

25/07/2026

A speech on behalf of Maame Efua Houadjeto, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, was delivered by Mrs. Emily Naa Ashiorkor Sam, an executive in charge of International Tourism Business at the Ghana Tourism Authority. This speech was given during the Di Asa @ 10 celebration, an event commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Di Asa reality show.